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Old 06-10-2016, 07:02 PM   #1
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Recommendations on fishfinder

Looking for some recommendations for fishfinders and batteries to pair it with. Maybe even some places in san diego area to look at. Thanks
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Old 06-10-2016, 07:19 PM   #2
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You should buy my lowrance elite 4 chirp


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Old 06-10-2016, 07:38 PM   #3
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West marine by the docks... Good store and good selection..

Most end up with 5 inch models as the smaller ones can get crowded.. Most who get smaller ones end up upgrading and having to sell...
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Old 06-10-2016, 07:48 PM   #4
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If you can afford a nice unit get it, if you can't get what you can afford and upgrade later. when/if you buy it get some sort of warranty, I believe West Marine has the best warranty in the industry.
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Old 06-10-2016, 08:44 PM   #5
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I got the Garmin sv7 and it has features I'm still learning. I am powering it with a Lithium Polymer 3 cell battery that is 4500maH. I used it Wednesday for 5 hours and still had power left. The battery weighs about 1/2 pound and I carry an extra so if one runs out I have a spare. I mount the battery on the ff mount so everything is together. You have to use a charger dedicated to LiPo but since I fly radio control airplanes these are batteries I have around and the chargers. I like this setup because it makes battery storage easy.
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Old 06-10-2016, 09:02 PM   #6
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How much you asking for it? Just upgrading?
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Old 06-10-2016, 09:03 PM   #7
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I have an HDS 5, so no need for it, $120


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Old 06-10-2016, 09:18 PM   #8
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HDS 9 Gen 3
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Old 06-10-2016, 09:20 PM   #9
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I have an HDS 5, so no need for it, $120


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You running it off a yak? If so what battery you using?
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Old 06-10-2016, 10:02 PM   #10
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Pretty sure he is kidding.. I prefer the HDS 21 Gen 3D
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Old 06-11-2016, 12:10 AM   #11
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The new Lowrance Elite-7 TI. It's the same screen/processor as the Gen2 touch but without some of the networking features, which you don't need on a kayak and better price closer to the low end models. What does it have over the low end models? Faster response, better CPU, touch screen, brighter screen for in the sun, better options. Also I like the fact that this 7" model has the quick release mount similar to the 5" units.

As far as extended warranty on top of the one year manufacturer warranty. I would recommend going thru the manufacturer Navico and purchase the extra years up to three additional years. You can purchase them anytime within the manufacturer warranty.

I'm not sure how West Marine operates on their extended warranties, when I called them they said, for claims, you would go thru the company services (the one that sells the extended warranty thru West Marine) outside West Marine, a big red flag if you ask me. Not thru the store.
But I've heard different experiences from others here??? I know thru the manufacturer, Navico, it's a guaranteed thing.

Also if you buy outside CA thru a retailer not located in CA, you avoid sales tax and often they have free shipping.

I'm going to have one for sale soon but without the transducer, with Navionics plus for mapping anywhere in the US and Canada (I'm in CR most of the year, in MN soon). I'll be asking $670, which includes shipping and paypal fees. That's $50 cheaper than anywhere else for a brand new unit. Reason I'm selling is because I have two, one I received from Navico direct for a warranty coverage on an older unit, but I didn't get the transducer I want for my TI, and I received the extended warranty thru Navico on that unit. So I bought a second one full price for the ducer, if you have an older 7 pin ducer you can use an adapter plug to get to the new 9 pin, would be good for someone who has the 50/200 HDI ducer, which Navico doesn't offer yet with the TI units.
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